Tapestry Human Resources Manager

About Tapestry

Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and people enablement for Coach China B&M expansion, supporting 30+ annual new store openings and 137-store long-range plan growth through headcount forecasting and capability gap identification
• Own end-to-end people enablement for new store lifecycles, including organization setup, role mapping, onboarding governance, manager coaching, and cultural integration
• Drive superior employee experience and lifecycle management including onboarding, job changes, relocations, promotions, and exits in partnership with retail leadership and HR teams
• Execute cyclical HR programs such as engagement surveys and year-end processes, and administer compensation programs, salary adjustments, and annual merit administration
• Drive disciplined talent management for retail leadership populations, translating enterprise capability frameworks into actionable development plans and managing talent reviews, succession planning, and high-potential/critical-role actions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to multi-managers on organizational and role clarity, team effectiveness, retention drivers, and performance management standards
• Partner with Learning & Development to design and implement talent development initiatives including manager capability building and ready-now programs, measuring effectiveness through participation and retention metrics
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation, employee relations issues, and conflict resolution; conduct investigations and recommend solutions in compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to inform decision-making, ensure compliance with global policies and local labor regulations, and partner with Finance on budget and headcount planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience including employee relations, performance management, and HR operations
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams) and HR people platforms (Workday preferred)
• Demonstrated change management experience
• High levels of professionalism, judgment, and discretion
• Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and navigate sensitive situations effectively

Skills

Experience

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification preferred

Workplace

Culture

Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.